South Carolina firefighter killed when hit by a semi while helping the car crash victim

As they stopped to offer assistance, Quattlebaum was hit by the semi, the television station reported.

"When you lose someone like an emergency responder, it's tough on everyone." Harrison Cahill, of Lexington County Fire, told WACH.

Quattlebaum was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, the television station reported.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 82 firefighters died while on duty in 2018, CNN reported.

"(Quattlebaum's) loss is felt greatly throughout the Lexington county fire service community as well as the emergency services here in Lexington county, including 911 and EMS," Cahill told WACH.